South Korean

With the approach of the start time of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the evolution of the South Korean national team continues after the countries of East Asia to ensure their appearance seventh consecutive year in the world arena.

As a contestant from Asia's most lots appear in the World Cup finals, 'Taeguk Warriors' also known as the most successful teams. Raihan Korea South Korea-Japan in 2002 exceeded the position of North Korea's quarter-finals in England in 1966.

Under the care of Guus Hiddink, Park Ji Sung et al are able to reach the semi-finals after going through the obstacles Italy and Spain. Impressive performances of their 1-0 defeat terminated from Germany.

With the unexpected success memory is still fresh, South Korea continued to maintain trust with the coach from the Netherlands. First, Jo Bonfrere Ginseng helps teams perform at the World Cup finals in 2006. Then, the position was taken over coaching Advokaat Dick, but unfortunately they were only caught in the group stage.

At the time the two coaches were not able to continue that good performance Hiddink, South Korea continued trend coached the Dutch national team by appointing Pim Verbeek. His figure is known as an assistant coach in the countries of East Asia in the World Cup finals.

Asia Cup Asia champion in 2007 showed that twice fought in Group D qualifier At that time they were held 1-1 by Saudi Arabia before defeated Bahrain 2-1 in the second fight. Verbeek new look - with a mix of young players who has experienced a number of old players - can only secure a place in round of 8 with a thin 1-0 victory over hosts Indonesia in the last party group.

South Korea continued poor performance in the knockout round with a goalless draw results from three games after normal and extra time. Even so, the team was formed Verbeek arguably squad relentless, paired with a brilliant action sequence veteran goalkeeper Lee Woon-Jae which they won on penalties in the play against Iran in the quarter-finals. South Korean unlucky when tos-tosan duel with Iraq before they finally win over Japan in the decisive third-place party.

Facing the 2010 World Cup qualifying, KFA (Korea him PSSI) re-appoint a local coach, Huh Jung-Moo at the end of 2007. Huh name is not a foreign name on the country's national team in Seoul's capital. Jeonnam-born man had previously been handled squad 'Affairs Ginseng' in 1995 for 12 days and two years in the hot seat between 1998 and 2000. Huh start the first fight he trained his team well after shaving Turkmenistan 4-0 at home to early 2008.

Unsatisfactory results during the 0-0 draw with North Korea and come to the 2-2 by the visitors to Jordan to make South Korea struggled to escape from the third round qualifying group stage. However, Park Ji Sung et al. back to victory lane with Jordan defeated Turkmenistan 1-0 and 3-1, so make sure the country into the fourth round.

While critics continue to attack the team, Huh and his players adopt silenced the critics with dominating their group. 2-0 victory in Dubai is quite safe for the troops to appear in Huh South Africa before playing two matches left in the cage against Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Data Team
Nickname: Taegeuk Jeonsa
Confederation: AFC
Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium
Captain: Park Ji-Sung
Most caps: Hong Myung-Bo (136)
Top Skorer: Hum-Kum Cha (55)
World Cup appearances: 7 times (First in 1954)
FIFA Ranking: 52
Achievements
- World Cup Winners: --
- Champion Asia (2): 1956, 1960
- Confederations Cup Winners: --

List Of Player
No	Pos	Nama Pemain	Umur	Caps	Gol	Asal Klub
1	GK	Lee Woon-Jae	36	126	0	Suwon Bluewings
2	GK	Jung Sung-Ryong	24	12	0	Seongnam Ilhwa
3	GK	Kim Young-Kwang	26	14	0	Ulsan Horang-i
4	DF	Oh Beom-Seok	25	30	1	Ulsan Horang-i
5	DF	Cho Yong-Hyung	26	22	1	Jeju United
6	DF	Lee Jung-Soo	29	16	1	Kashima Antlers
7	DF	Kwak Tae-Hwi	25	2	0	Pohang Steelers
8	DF	Kang Min-Soo	28	8	3	Kyoto Sanga
9	DF	Lee Young-Pyo	32	110	5	Al-Hilal
10	DF	Kim Chi-Gon	26	9	0	FC Seoul
11	MF	Ha Dae-Sung	24	2	0	Jeonbuk Motors
12	MF	Choi Tae-Uk	28	29	4	Kyoto Sanga
13	MF	Oh Jang-Eun	24	11	0	Ulsan Horang-i
14	MF	Kim Chi-Woo	26	23	2	FC Seoul
15	MF	Ki Sung-Yong	20	17	4	Celtic
16	MF	Kim Nam-Il	32	89	2	Tom Tomsk
17	MF	Cho Won-Hee	26	36	1	Wigan
18	MF	Park Ji-Sung	28	84	11	Manchester United
19	MF	Lee Chung-Yong	21	19	2	Bolton Wanderers
20	FW	Jung Jo-Gook	25	12	4	FC Seoul
21	FW	Lee Keun-Ho	24	27	8	Jubilo Iwata
22	FW	Park Chu-Young	24	39	13	AS Monaco
23	FW	Seol Ki-Hyeon	30	83	19	Fulham